Officers were called to Thornton-Cleveleys in Blackpool, Lancashire, just before 1:15 p.m. yesterday following reports of skeletal remains found in the sand which have now been confirmed as human
Police and forensics teams have launched an investigation after a group of teenagers found skeletal human remains on a beach.
Officers were called to Thornton Cleveleys, in Blackpool, Lancashire just before 1.15pm yesterday to reports of skeletal remains in the sand.
Lancashire Police have confirmed today the remains are human and say they are trying to identify the person as well as ascertain a cause of death. As per Lancashire Constabulary, an investigation is underway and the enquiries ‘are in their very early stages’.
Lancs Live reports it has seen pictures that show uniformed police officers standing guard next to the remains, while forensic experts in white suits carry out their examinations.
The force also urged ghouls who filmed video footage on their mobile phones at the scene to avoid sharing the footage online.
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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We received a report of a skeleton being found on the beach in Thornton Cleveleys, shortly before 1.15pm on August 7.
“The remains have been confirmed to be human, and enquiries are ongoing to identify the deceased and find out how they died.
“We know that this attracted quite a bit of attention in the local area yesterday, and we want to thank the teenagers who reported this to us for their assistance and to the members of the public for their patience whilst our officers carried out their duties.
“There were, however, a number of people at the scene attempting to film.
“We want to use this time to remind you that there are real people affected by this, and ask that you please consider and respect that, and avoid sharing footage online.”
The Lancashire Police have urged anyone with any information to assist their enquiries and call 101 and quote log 0632 of August 7, 2025.